However, Huang Hua seemed completely unconcerned. "Luo Huang Di is a unique treasure from the Nanman region, almost impossible to find anywhere else. In the medicinal herb market, it's as rare as a phoenix feather or a unicorn's horn!"

Chen Zheng's scalp tingled. This Huang Hua actually knows so much about this.

"Then do you know its effects?" Chen Zheng couldn't help but ask.

"It consolidates one's Qi and blood and unblocks the meridians! It's undoubtedly the best choice for the elderly since its medicinal properties are gentle yet effective!" Huang Hua said, spreading his hands.

"Damn it! This is crazy!" Chen Zheng slapped his forehead. Is this guy some kind of prophet?

However, Huang Hua spoke again. "But Bro, even if you go to the Nanman region and search every market, you still might not be able to buy Luo Huang Di!"

"Because Luo Huang Di is almost extinct now!"

"No way? Are you sure?" Chen Zheng furrowed his brows.

If that's the case, won't it be impossible to refine the Yuan Pei Pill?

"Of course!" Huang Hua shrugged, then said, "I'm nothing special. I come from a Traditional Chinese Medicine Family in the Nanman region, and I'm the 18th sole heir. My name is Huang Hua!"

"Damn, you're actually a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner?" Chen Zheng looked at Huang Hua in surprise.

"That's right!" Huang Hua answered frankly, as if it was nothing to make a fuss about. "I've been studying pharmacology since I was three. In all these years, I've never been to a hospital; any cold or flu can be cured with a single prescription."

"But I don't want to inherit the family business and become a boring doctor," Huang Hua continued, completely ignoring the astonished expressions of those around him.

Then, he added, "Actually, I know where to find some Luo Huang Di."

Hearing this, Chen Zheng's eyes immediately lit up, and he asked hurriedly, "Where?"

"In the Nanman region," Huang Hua answered, "but it's a place ordinary people can't get to. If you really need it, I'll go with you."

"That's great!" Chen Zheng said happily. "We'll leave tomorrow!"

"No problem, but could you get me some paid time off?" Huang Hua's eyes twinkled with anticipation.

"Alright, I approve your request. Not only that, but I'll also give you triple pay," Chen Zheng's laughter echoed as he patted Huang Hua's shoulder lightly.

"Then it's settled. Please make sure to wake me when we leave tomorrow. I have some things to take care of now." After saying this, Huang Hua quickly left, as if afraid Chen Zheng might change his mind.

Wry smiles appeared on everyone's faces.

Afterward, they chatted casually in a relaxed atmosphere for a while. After dinner, Chen Zheng and Guo Fu said their goodbyes and left.

Not long after they returned to the villa, the medicinal herbs they had purchased were delivered on time.

Guo Fu stepped into her new home and began the process of refining the Spirit Jade Elixir. Meanwhile, Chen Zheng lost himself in the world of medicinal herbs, preparing for the creation of the Yuan Pei Pill. He sorted the herbs by age, as if weaving for them a testament of time.

Night fell, and Chen Zheng finally finished the tedious task. However, to his surprise, Wei Zixuan and the other two women were nowhere to be seen. He couldn't help but wonder if they had run into some trouble the night before. Shaking his head with a sigh, he washed away his fatigue and began to cultivate. Nowadays, he mostly used cultivation to fill the silence of the night. It was just a shame that the Spirit Jade Elixir was no longer useful to him.

The next day, Zhao Gao saw Chen Zheng and Huang Hua off on their flight to the Nanman region, their adventure about to begin. After a half-day journey, the two successfully arrived.

[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for successfully completing the mission. Choose your reward: System Control Upgrade]

Chen Zheng took a closer look. The system space had expanded to thirty cubic meters, which could indeed hold quite a lot.

In the bustling medicinal markets of the Nanman region, Chen Zheng and Huang Hua searched for Luo Huang Di with hearts full of hope, but their search proved fruitless. As night fell, they checked into a hotel to rest.

At that moment, Huang Hua began to sigh, his eyes betraying a sense of helplessness.

Chen Zheng couldn't help but ask him why. Huang Hua told him they might need to go somewhere that wasn't easy to reach.

"What do you mean? Is this mysterious place you mentioned really that hard to get to?" Chen Zheng asked, unable to contain his curiosity. He keenly sensed that Huang Hua's mood seemed to be weighed down by something.

"It's not that the path is difficult," Huang Hua replied, puzzling Chen Zheng even more. "The road itself isn't rugged."

"However, I can't guarantee you'll be able to obtain the legendary Luo Huang Di," Huang Hua suddenly changed the subject.

"What do you mean by that?" Chen Zheng frowned once more.

"Bro, I'll be straight with you," Huang Hua explained. "Tomorrow, I'll take you to the place. You'll have to go in and negotiate yourself. I'm sure the Luo Huang Di is in there, but I can't set foot inside!"

Hearing this, Chen Zheng couldn't help but feel a surge of curiosity. What unforgivable mistake did this young man make?

However, he didn't press the matter, simply nodding slightly. "Alright then."

The next day, Chen Zheng and Huang Hua sped through the mountains of the Nanman region on a motorcycle. Huang Hua revealed their destination: Nanhai Stockade, a secluded village deep in the Nanman region, inhabited by a tribe of humans who made their living by gathering herbs.

The road to Nanhai Stockade was rugged and treacherous; even a top-of-the-line off-road vehicle couldn't guarantee safe passage. The motorcycle, however, raced along the perilous path unhindered, all thanks to Chen Zheng's god-like driving skills.

Despite pushing their speed as much as possible, it still took them half a day to reach Nanhai Stockade. The stockade was at least a hundred kilometers from the city, making it quite remote. Chen Zheng had considered the commotion it might cause; otherwise, he could have just flown there with Huang Hua.

Soon, they entered the territory of Nanhai Stockade, as if stepping into a whole new world. The people before them were dressed in strange attire. Their hats resembled mysterious totems, and their deep black clothes were embroidered with patterns he had never seen before. The people's skin was dark under the sun, as if branded by the mountains. Before long, a stockade came into view.

"This is the place, Bro!" Huang Hua's voice broke the silence. He stopped the motorcycle, a glimmer of hope in his eyes. "You go in and find Chieftain Kuang Nie. He should have the Luo Huang Di."

Chen Zheng didn't say much. He got off the bike and walked into the stockade alone.

Huang Hua did not follow. Chen Zheng proceeded deep into the stockade by himself. The architectural style here was strikingly different from the concrete of the cities, appearing more primitive and rustic. The green-tiled roofs seemed to tell ancient stories. He followed the narrow path, venturing into the heart of the village.

"Hey, are you an outsider?" a young boy's voice pierced the silence.

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